Cal/OSHA

CMC's Cal/OSHA Practice turns California’s rigorous and evolving safety mandates into manageable business practices through proactive compliance and strategic defense. Our deep bench of attorneys located throughout the state provides the localized expertise necessary to stay ahead of the nation’s most aggressive enforcement environment.

Compliance & Counseling

Advising on Cal/OSHA-specific regulatory requirements (e.g., IIPP, Heat Illness Prevention, Workplace Violence Prevention)
Conducting workplace safety audits and gap analyses
Drafting and reviewing Cal/OSHA-specific safety policies and programs Training management and employees on Cal/OSHA compliance and safety protocols
Counseling on reporting obligations for serious injuries, illnesses, and fatalities

Inspections & Investigations

Preparing employers for Cal/OSHA inspections
Representing employers during on-site inspections and document requests
Advising on employee and management interviews conducted by Cal/OSHA
Managing post-incident investigations and internal root-cause analyses

Citations & Appeals

Contesting Cal/OSHA citations and penalties
Handling appeals before the Cal/OSHA Appeals Board
Negotiating penalty reductions and abatement agreements
Developing strategies to prevent repeat violations

Litigation & Enforcement Defense

Defending employers in enforcement actions and administrative hearings before the Cal/OSHA Appeals Board
Coordinating responses to criminal referrals arising from workplace incidents
Litigating disputes related to workplace safety compliance, including Serious and Willful Petitions

Policy & Legislative Updates

Monitoring and interpreting new Cal/OSHA standards and guidance
Advising on the impact of California court decisions affecting workplace safety
Preparing clients for emerging regulatory trends and anticipated rule changes

Rulemaking & Standards

Participating in Cal/OSHA rulemaking process
Drafting comments to draft standards and regulations
Representing employers and trade associations in rulemaking process

Workplace Violence Prevention Restraining Orders

Obtains workplace violence prevention temporary and permanent restraining orders.

Advocacy

Drafted employer and trade association comments to various Cal/OSHA proposed regulations including Wildfire Smoke Prevention, Workplace Violence Prevention in Healthcare, COVID-19 Prevention, and Workplace Violence in General Industry.

COVID-19

Litigated California’s first COVID-19 citations under the Cal/OSHA Aerosol Transmissible Disease standard on behalf of a leading health care system.

Health and Life Sciences

Litigated California’s first citations under the Cal/OSHA Aerosol Transmissible Disease standard on behalf of a leading healthcare system.
Conducted due diligence prior to multi-million dollar acquisitions.

Natural Gas & Electrical Power

Represented utility company in defending against Cal/OSHA citations related to one of the country’s largest natural gas leaks.

Technology

Designed and implemented global technology company’s Workplace Violence Prevention and Response program to identify and mitigate risk of violence, harm, and disruption to the workplace.

Waste

Represented waste management company during district attorney investigation and prosecution of alleged safety violations under the California Business and Professions Code Section 17200.